president obama says, thanks to television and movies, the rest of the world has had a front-row seat for america's march toward progress. the president noted that shows like abc's "modern family" helps to transmit american values to millions around the globe. >>> no early christmas present for o.j. simpson who lost his recent bid for a new trial and possible freedom. a judge in las vegas rejected all of his claims that his lawyer had a conflict of interest, and his attorney concealed the chance of a plea bargain deal, and that his lawyer was incompetent. simpson is serving 9 to 33 years in prison for a 2007 kidnapping and robbery. >>> bombshell allegations of drug abuse have surfaced against lawson. months after her high-profile divorce, an e-mail from her ex-husband was read, saying she was so high on drugs she allowed personal assistants to spend whatever they want. the two assistants are on trial for spending $500,000 of the couple's money on themselves. they claim lawson used cocaine, marijuana and prescription drugs daily during their marriage. a claim she denies. >>> well, less